40D & 400 f5.6

Okay, more details: This was actually with the 400 f5.6 plus Tamron 1.4x TC. Shot from a car blind. Even though I have a branch attached to a metal railing, the bird insisted on sitting on the railing.

Yes, this is a young Kingfisher, probably a few months old. Shot in early morning light. From 5 a.m. to 8 a.m., only got shots at one opportunity. Will post more with ugly railing later.

you can't do this.....can you?
The rest of us can't.....no fair.

this is seriously a sweet portrait....detail, color, noise reduction, all just right.
Thanks for sharing Master Tony!

Wow Tony, you got close! Was this from a hide, or just a co-operative subject? Either way, this image is a beauty. Good to know that the 400 f/5.6 is still cranking out outstanding images.

= Ed =

Super job Tony, uncommonly close and detailed.

Rob

Wow!


Tim

Fantabulous shot.

Fantastic shot, love his hairdo.

Lovely portrait Tony

Beautiful Tony - -

from a blind? Or how did you get that close

Lil

Seriously sweet portrait Tony.

Dave

Tony,
So what did you use? Fish, Alcohol, Drugs
Great shot

Tim

Sweet! Superb capture. This is indeed my nemesis bird. Please let us know how you were able to get so close. This does appear to be a juvenile. Really really nice. Congrats!

fantastic!

Howard.

Truly superb!!!!!

tom

Alright Tony, spill the beans. Is it real? I know it is but can't believe how close you got. Great detail in both the highlights and the darker areas. Well done.

Henrik

Dave In La wrote:
you can't do this.....can you?
The rest of us can't.....no fair.

this is seriously a sweet portrait....detail, color, noise reduction, all just right.
Thanks for sharing Master Tony!

+1 Tony. Dave said it all.
Ron

Dave In La wrote:
you can't do this.....can you?
The rest of us can't.....no fair.

this is seriously a sweet portrait....detail, color, noise reduction, all just right.
Thanks for sharing Master Tony!

Thanks, Dave. Hey, if you can get great shots with a TC on your 400, why can't I?

Tony

Edward Rotberg wrote:
Wow Tony, you got close! Was this from a hide, or just a co-operative subject? Either way, this image is a beauty. Good to know that the 400 f/5.6 is still cranking out outstanding images.

= Ed =

Thanks, Ed. From a car blind with 1.4x TC and a very long wait.

Tony

Rob Tillyer wrote:
Super job Tony, uncommonly close and detailed.

Rob

Thanks, Rob.

Tony

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Wow!


Tim

Thanks, Tim.

Tony

abdulghani wrote:
Fantabulous shot.

Thanks,
Tony

wing tong wrote:
Fantastic shot, love his hairdo.

Thanks, Wing.

Tony

Lars Johnsson wrote:
Lovely portrait Tony

Thanks, Lars. Not as colourful as your Kingfishers, but have to take what I am dealt.

Tony

Lil Judd wrote:
Beautiful Tony - -

from a blind? Or how did you get that close

Lil

Thanks, Lil. Car blind. At least sitting on a car seat is comfortable.

Tony

Dave Good wrote:
Seriously sweet portrait Tony.

Dave

Thanks, Dave.

Tony